Town of Twisp
118 S. Glover
Twisp, WA 98856
SOLICITATION FOR BIDS
The Town of Twisp Public Works Department is soliciting bids to purchase four standby
generators. Sealed bid proposals will be accepted Until June 29, 2016 at 10 am at P.O. box 278,
Twisp, Wa. 98856. Bid proposals will be opened, read and tabulated publicly at Twisp Town Hall
at 118 S. Glover Street at that time. Proposals received after the deadline will not be
considered. All bids should include lump sum cost of all (4) generators delivered to the jobsite
in Twisp, Washington as outlined in this solicitation, and appropriate sales tax.
The bid proposal is to provide the following four (4) generators;
 Two (2) new 150 KW, 3 phase, 480 VAC, standby generators.
 One (1) new 80KW, single phase, 120/240 VAC, standby generator.
 One (1) new 25KW, 3 phase, 240 VAC, mobile trailer mounted standby generator.
The Town is desirous of receiving delivery of the generators listed above in as expeditious a
manner as possible. In addition, to meet applicable grant requirements, the Town must receive
delivery of the generators at the jobsite in Twisp no later than September 12, 2016. Due
consideration and preference will be given to bids which can provide delivery of the generators
to the jobsite in Twisp by July 25, 2016, as long as the total amount does not exceed the
maximum allowable amount authorized for purchase. Therefore, the Town is requesting two
bid amounts, one for delivery to the jobsite in Twisp on or before July 25, 2016 and one for
delivery to the jobsite in Twisp on or before September 12, 2016. Bidders may submit bids for
either or both dates. The Town reserves the right to select a bid for either date submitted.
Liquidated damages will apply for failure to deliver the generators as required.
A list of detailed specifications is listed on the Town’s website at www.townoftwisp.com.
Questions regarding the backup generators can also be directed to the Public Works Director,
Andrew Denham at 509-997-1311.
The Town of Twisp reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities in the
bid or in the bidding.
No bidder may withdraw a submitted proposal after the hours set for the opening thereof, or
before award of contract, unless said award is delayed for a period exceeding forty-five (45)
days.
The Town of Twisp is an equal opportunity employer. Small minority and women owned
businesses are encouraged to submit bids.